First engagement session - What would you bring lens wise?

Got my first one tomorrow. Read the sticky up top twice and thinking through the location and what it could offer.

I'm also thinking about what gear I want to bring. I have a D5 and D750, both of which will be going. Got 3 Cheetah 860Ns and X1 transmitter, one of each will go along with my CL-360. My lenses are where I'm struggling. I currently have a Sigma 35 1.4 and 85 1.4, Nikon 24-70 and 70-200. I was thinking I would take the 35 and 70-200, but thinking the 85 might get missed.

What would you take lens wise?

35, 85, & my 135 are all I ever take out for E sessions

umphotography wrote in post #18063466
35, 85, & my 135 are all I ever take out for E sessions

I wish Nikon would make an updated 135 and then we wouldn't be having this discussion.

Why do you need to choose?

I don't do many engagement sessions, and when I do they're more about people being more comfortable in front of the camera. For that I use a 24-70. If you're doing it more like a wedding portrait shoot then take whatever you use for one of those.

a 35/85/135 will cover all your bases and give you plenty of options. you dont need to use them all.

35/50/85 is all I take, but I'd be fine with just the 50

50mm is my go to lens for engagement. I also have the 85 and 21mm in the bag with me

I just take:

11-24 f/4L
24 f/4L (or sigma art version)
50 f/1.2 (or sigma art version)
85 f/1.2
200 f/2L IS

35/85 or 35/70-200

if its sunset or evening I bring a speedlight and remote triggers.

35 and 85.

Personally I like to be able to talk to and laugh with the couple during an engagement session and those lenses allow me to direct and communicate without having to yell.

I take my 70-200 2.8 IS II first and foremost. Some primes depending on the area, time and how much I want to carry.

35/85 for days, but honestly I would take whatever you are most comfortable shooting. Connecting with the couple and making them feel relaxed (which happens when you are relaxed!) is way more important than the lens.

I take the 17 to 40 so I can get a sense of the environment and the 70 to 200 for compression. Lights I try to go light. Godox 360 and the Godox 685.